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Acoustic Guitar Made Simple

Sound GREAT on 
Acoustic Guitar

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Paul Smith
Acoustic Guitar Instructor
Paul Smith
On-Demand Acoustic Guitar Lessons
Chord & Strumming Cheat Sheets

Sound GREAT on Acoustic Guitar

(for less than the cost of one private lesson)

Learning to play acoustic guitar like a pro seems a long way off, until now. Our acoustic guitar lessons make it quick and easy to sound great.

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Whether you've never touched a guitar or are struggling to progress, Acoustic Guitar Made Simple is a proven roadmap to quickly becoming a confident player.

What makes our acoustic guitar lessons different?

Quick Results
Designed for rapid improvement, our lessons focus on the essential skills you need to start playing real songs quickly.
Interactive & Engaging
With guided exercises, play-alongs, and tips from experienced instructors, you’ll stay motivated and excited as you learn.
Step-by-Step
We guide you from the fundamentals to advanced skills in an easy-to-follow format, ensuring every lesson builds on the last.
Learn Anytime, Anywhere
Access your lessons online at your convenience, fitting your practice sessions into your busy schedule.

Don’t wait to start playing the music you love. Get access now and unlock your potential as a great acoustic guitarist—faster than you ever thought possible!

Acoustic Guitar Lessons

Everything you need. Nothing you don’t.

Video Lessons

Module 1 • Getting Started
Welcome
Acoustic Guitar Overview
Tuning 101
Module 2 • Strumming
Strumming Basics
Strumming Patterns
Module 3 • Chords
Key of G Chords
Key of C Chords
Key of D Chords
Using a Capo for Other Keys
Building Endurance, Reducing Pain
Module 4 • Spice It Up
7th, SUS, Inversions
Next Level Strumming
Next Level Chords
Power & Barre Chords
Module 5 • Picking
Fingerpicking Basics
Versatile Fingerpicking Patterns
Flat Picking Basics

Bonus Resources

Cheat Sheets
Easy Guitar Chords Cheat Sheet
Comprehensive Guitar Chord Chart
Spicy Guitar Chords Cheat Sheet
Power & Barre Chords Cheat Sheet
Comprehensive Guitar Chord Chart
Capo Cheat Sheet
Strumming Patterns Cheat Sheet
Fingerpicking Patterns Cheat Sheet
Bonus Training
Changing Acoustic Guitar Strings
Upgrading Your Acoustic Guitar
Guitar Need a Setup?

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Simple, proven training for great sound.

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Never pay for training again. New courses and updates included at no extra cost.
Less Guessing. More Confidence.
Learn how to solve audio problems faster and walk into Sundays feeling confident.
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Just $45/person with 20 team members

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Simple, proven training system for building a winning sound and worship team.

Everything above, PLUS:
Train Up to 20 Team Members
Empower your sound techs and musicians with the training they need to thrive.
Worship Team Training
Because great sound happens when musicians and sound techs work together.
Track Team Growth
Keep your team improving together with assignments, notes, and progress tracking.
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Included Training & Resources

Church Sound 101

Church Sound 101

When you’re new to mixing, it’s tempting to give up. This stress-free training takes you from complete newbie to confident behind the mixer in eight simple steps.

Consistent Great Sound

This training makes it easy to get consistent great sound with every team member. Get every instrument and vocal dialed in. Then put it all together.

Live Stream Sound Made Simple

Live Stream Sound

Learn a simple strategy for creating a great live stream mix. No new equipment needed. No extra volunteers needed. All you need is this simple strategy.

Room EQ Made Simple

Create pleasant yet powerful sound with our room EQ curve. It’s warm. It’s clear. It’s big and spatial. Cover the entire frequency spectrum at the right volume.

Mixer Mastery

Mixer Mastery

The quickest way to master your specific mixer, including: Behringer X32, Behringer WING, Allen & Health SQ, Allen & Health Qu. And more to come!

PLUS what's to come

Whether you have an active monthly/yearly subscription or lifetime access, you will be the first to enjoy every new audio course as it comes out.

Included with Team Upgrade

Acoustic Guitar

Acoustic Guitar

Whether you've never touched a guitar or are struggling to progress, Acoustic Guitar Made Simple is a proven roadmap to quickly becoming a confident player.

Bass Guitar

Bass Guitar

Struggling to lock in with the band? Bass Guitar Made Simple gives you the exact steps to develop solid timing, groove, and confidence in worship.

Drums

Drums

A steady beat is the foundation of great worship. Drums Made Simple walks you through the essentials, helping you build confidence behind the kit—fast.

Electric Guitar

Electric Guitar

Creating great worship tones doesn’t have to be complicated. Electric Guitar Made Simple teaches you what you need to play lead and rhythm with confidence.

Keys / Piano

Keys/Piano

Too many notes, not enough direction? Keys Made Simple simplifies worship piano, helping you craft beautiful sounds and play with confidence in any set.

Music Theory

Music Theory Basics

Understanding worship music shouldn’t feel overwhelming. Music Theory Made Simple breaks it down step by step so you can play with confidence and ease.

10-Year Shortcut to Great Sound

When I started this journey of helping churches improve their sound, I had no idea what would happen. Now:

  • 8.8 million+ YouTube views
  • 70k+ subscribers
  • 15k+ course students

🤯 How did this happen? Only by the grace of God.

Along the way, I discovered that churches were facing two main issues regarding sound:

  1. Sound wasn't consistent from week-to-week
  2. New volunteers getting overwhelmed and giving up

So I hit the drawing board to design simple training that would solve these two issues, which is now helping more than 15,000 sound techs create a great mix every time.

This is a ten-year shortcut for you and your team to create great sound.

I spent ten years learning it the hard way. Now, my knowledge is packaged into simple online training that will save you time while eliminating overwhelm.

Are you ready for a great mix every time?

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F.A.Q.

Is it really worth it?

If building a more confident, sound team, improving Sunday consistency, and training new volunteers are important to you, then yes. This is not just buying courses. It’s investing in the people who serve your church every week.

Will this work with my mixer/sound board?

Yes. We provide support for all mixers.

Will my church actually use it?

This is why lifetime access is such a strong investment. You don’t have to rush through it. You can train the people you have now, then keep using it as new volunteers join later.

What if my whole team needs access?

Upgrade to Team Access to give everyone their own login. As the team leader, you'll be able to track progress, send assignments, and add notes to lessons.

How much time does it take?

Our training is built for real church volunteers who have jobs, families, and limited time. The lessons are practical, focused, and designed to help them make progress without getting buried in theory.

How do I convince my pastor/leader?

Send your pastor/leader this short video:
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